As Good as It Gets

1997 · Directed by James L. Brooks

New York City. Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when neighboring gay artist Simon is hospitalized and his dog is entrusted to Melvin. In addition, Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.

comedy drama romance

Cast: Helen Hunt, Skeet Ulrich, Lisa Edelstein, Missi Pyle, Jamie Kennedy, Jack Nicholson, Greg Kinnear, Yeardley Smith, Julie Benz, Maya Rudolph

Rating: 7.402/10 from 3,161 votes